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External pressure and internal consolidation: Lessons from Iran, Somaliland and South Africa
Wars rarely unfold only on the battlefield. They reshape political dynamics within societies, often in ways that are neither intended nor immediately visible. Recent developments in Iran once again highlight one of the most consistent, yet frequently misunderstood, effects: external pressure tends to consolidate internal political systems rather than weaken them. Prior to the latest…